Ontario College Diploma Opticianry (Co-op)
Course Overview
This program provides a unique blend of healthcare science and retail professionalism, preparing students for a rewarding career as an optician. Through a combination of in-depth theory and extensive hands-on lab experience, students master the skills to dispense, fit, and customize eyewear while building a strong foundation in ocular anatomy and optics. Successful graduates are prepared to write the national NACOR examinations to become a Registered Optician in Canada.
Key Program Highlights
- Hands-on training in dispensing eyeglasses, contact lenses, and low vision devices
- Strong foundation in ocular sciences, including optics, anatomy, and basic refraction
- Development of professional retail skills in sales, communication, and entrepreneurship
- Eligibility to write the national NACOR registration exams upon completion
- Co-op work term opportunities that may require travel across Ontario and Canada
Course Overview
This program provides a unique blend of healthcare science and retail professionalism, preparing students for a rewarding career as an optician. Through a combination of in-depth theory and extensive hands-on lab experience, students master the skills to dispense, fit, and customize eyewear while building a strong foundation in ocular anatomy and optics. Successful graduates are prepared to write the national NACOR examinations to become a Registered Optician in Canada.
Key Program Highlights
- Hands-on training in dispensing eyeglasses, contact lenses, and low vision devices
- Strong foundation in ocular sciences, including optics, anatomy, and basic refraction
- Development of professional retail skills in sales, communication, and entrepreneurship
- Eligibility to write the national NACOR registration exams upon completion
- Co-op work term opportunities that may require travel across Ontario and Canada
